To all of our wonderful family and friends,
It is with incredible pain and sadness that I inform you that Mindy passed away early last evening from Acute Leukemia (AML) combined with an impaired immune system that was just too much for Mindy’s body to endure. She was strong and put up one heck of a fight and her doctors were truly amazed at times with some of her progress, but unfortunately time took its toll.
I want to thank you all for the continued love and support that you showed our family through these very difficult times. Your daily thoughts and prayers got us through many days and nights.
Mindy has been so amazed by all of the love that has come forward. I want you to know that she loves all of you. I’m serious. She really loves everyone. For 28 years I have been amazed at how she has demonstrated unconditional love for everyone and that’s probably why she has so many friends.
I have so much more to say, but it hurts a little too much right now.
Dan
It is with incredible pain and sadness that I inform you that Mindy passed away early last evening from Acute Leukemia (AML) combined with an impaired immune system that was just too much for Mindy’s body to endure. She was strong and put up one heck of a fight and her doctors were truly amazed at times with some of her progress, but unfortunately time took its toll.
I want to thank you all for the continued love and support that you showed our family through these very difficult times. Your daily thoughts and prayers got us through many days and nights.
Mindy has been so amazed by all of the love that has come forward. I want you to know that she loves all of you. I’m serious. She really loves everyone. For 28 years I have been amazed at how she has demonstrated unconditional love for everyone and that’s probably why she has so many friends.
I have so much more to say, but it hurts a little too much right now.
Dan
Details about Mindy's memorial service will be posted once finalized.
29 comments:
My deepest condolence! I am very sad to hear about Mindy. My heart truly aches for ther family. For the last few weeks there has not been a day that I did not think about her, prayed for her & kept a candle burning for her. I am so sorry!
Sincerely,
Cristina Boulette's mom
Dan,
The tears we weep for you and your family are filled with love and admiration for all of you. You have shown so much to so many and given us the stregnth we may all need someday to live through the unthinkable. We will always and forever hold Mindy in our hearts and you and your family have all our love, support and respect.
Russ, Kim, Kyle, Austin & Courtney
Dan,
We cannot fathom what you must be going through but we can tell you how much we loved Mindy and her amazing spirit. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her as she always infused the air with her laughter, love and inclusiveness. She always pulled up another chair, fixed another plate and made sure everyone around her was well cared for. I will cherish the memories of us dressing up for various events, for the lovely chats in the kitchen over wine, for the times we obsessed about home details and how we learned to play poker at the club together (she obviously learned better than I did). Andrew will always remember the early breakfasts he had with her and the boys in 8th grade--she always had "his" cereal and a warm smile ready for him every single morning. She touched so many lives in such positive, heartfelt ways; we ache with you that she still had so much more to share. Please know we are here for anything you and the boys need--day or night.
May God grant you Peace,
Liz, Jim, Andrew and Grace
The stars in the heavens just got alot more beautiful.
Shine on, Mindy!
Paulette
Dearest Dan ~
David and I find this absolutely inconceivable and surreal.
I will always remember your lovely wife as I knew her on the Platinum Club trips ~ vibrant, funny and friendly.
My heart aches for you and the boys.
Huge hugs,
Deanna Slavec Bartley
The world just became a little less bright; but the souls in heaven are in celebration...
Dan, it's been a lot of years but my memories of Mindy are very clear. She always left me wondering how one person could possess so much zest for life. When I saw that she was a poker player, I was not surprised. I always loved her competativeness.
I am honored that she touched my life. May her spirit fill your heart and lift you up during your dark days. There are no words, except, I'm sorry...
All my prayers, thoughts, and hope,
Trish Hammond
I am so sorry to hear this. Mindy was special and I will miss her. I will cherish the memory of skiing with her in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She had me in absolute stitches on the mountain. Thanks, Dan, for giving me the opportunity to spend that wonderful time with her.
Lisa de Kay
I am so so sorry for your loss.
Paulette Beemiller just told me. I am a photographer that photographed Mindy in her early 20's ( if that) when she was modeling. She had such a bubbly loving personality and an adorable figure to boot.I saw her a couple times at Paulette's party over the years and still as energetic & friendly as ever.
God bless her and your family.
Love & prayers ,Abigail Huller
Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about Mindy's outcome, yours and the boys' as well. I know there are no words that can be said to express how you all must feel. Dan, I promise that every time I win a poker game it will be for Mindy.
Love,
Nicole Shapiro
Dan,
My heart aches with this very sad news, I was very much in shock when I heard. We are so sorry for your loss. Mindy will always fill a special place in my heart, along with all the wonderful times that we shared. Please know that you and your family have our continued prayers and love.
God Bless,
Cindy and Rick Harris
Dan and family,
It has been a very long time since I last saw Mindy, but her twinkling eyes and brilliant smile are as amazing as ever in all these photos. I was very saddened today to hear that she lost this fight. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your boys. It is a great loss, but I know that you must have an infinite amount of wonderful memories to draw on.
God Bless Mindy,
You will be missed.
Love
Elaine
I don't have the words.
I always smile thinking of her at her dad's Reno convention...Last time I was there she went shopping for her brother Jeff and I so we wouldn't look like bums:)
I will truly miss her always. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Joel R
Corey and Trevor,
May the wonderful memories
of your mother’s love
be with you and comfort you
at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy
Louise and Tom Buford
Dan,
Your Wife
Will Be with You
Always
Your wife is yours still,
to love, and cherish,
and hold in your heart...
...for neither time, nor distance,
nor death itself
can touch a love
that endures forever.
May the memory of your wife Mindy
and the special life you shared
help ease the sadness of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
Louise
Dan, Corey and Trevor,
It is with a broken heart I write my thoughts about your wife and mother. She was my friend, and we shared many times together. She was fun, loved life and made so many laugh. She will be sorely missed. She would however want you to keep living and know everyday how much she loved each of you. That was Mindy, she loved everyone!
I am so sad for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. My mother died when I was nineteen, and it is devastating. If either of you ever need to talk or just be still and cry, I am here for you. Sounds weird, as you two were too little to remember me, but your Mom and I were very close when we were young. Mindy is now
resting and will not have to struggle anymore. That job falls to each of you, and there will be days it is unbearable. Know on those days your mom and wife are with you, loving you and consoling you. She will always live in your heart, as she will in so many othr peoples. You have all been so brave and strong, it is ok for you to now break down and grieve. God is closest to those whose hearts are breaking. Again, if there is anything I can do for you, please pick up the phone and call 408-476-2279. I loved your mother deeply and will carry her in my heart and memories.
My love,
Sharon Moore-Amoroso
Dan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mindy's passing. I worked with her for Physical Therapy multiple times at Stanford. she was an extremely strong and beautiful woman. I was hoping for a much more positive of an outcome. I wish you all peace in the upcoming months and years. You are a strong family that will use your love and strength to have Mindy live within you foroever.
Nicole
Dear Dan, Trevor & Corey,
The words that come to mind are pain, and deep sadness. I am so, so sorry for your loss and the passing of Mindy. The feelings that I now experience are great sadness for your family. While no one can take away the shock and sadness you naturally feel, be assured you will not be bearing your loss alone. You are being held close in prayers and Love.
What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never loose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. - Helen Keller.
Love, Walter Bugna
Dear Dan,
I have been sending my prayers to Mindy, you and the boys. I have also been remembering times I spent at your home with Mindy babysitting for the boys and also the trip I took with all of you to Lake Tahoe. I remember Mindy as so fun and kind as well as her sassy side and beauty. I will always remember Mindy and will keep all of you in my prayers.
All my best wishes,
Danielle
(Julie's daughter, Chateau Drive)
Dan, Corey and Trevor,
Our thoughts are with you and we can't imagine how hard this must be. Mindy was an amazing woman with a passion for life rarely seen. Life won't be the same but you must know that she loved you more than anything else life could bring her. You are all in our prayers as I can only have faith that God will grant you the strength you need to begin to heal from this pain. Cherish those wonderful memories of your mom and wife as we will celebrate knowing her forever.
Peace and Love,
Wendy Ibanez and family
Dan and Family....
Ann here....
The surreal loss of Min....such a charismatic, giving, caring friend....this has me stumbling for words... or clarity of any kind .... Tragedies happen all around us daily, but seldom happen right between the eyes...
May she rest in Peace.... and we pray you will find some kind of peace through all of this ...
I regret that I will not be able to fly back mid week.... do know that you continue to be in our prayers...
I would love to chat with you in the near future if you would be up for it?
Be strong.... all of you...
Much love!
ann and Brad
My very deepest sympathy to your entire family! Mindy was full of kindness,love and vitality everytime I saw her. I adored her!!! I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Tara Shea
Dan,Corey, & Trevor,
We are deeply saddened by Mindy's passing and we would always ask around thru friends about Mindy's condition.Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.May God bless her and welcome her in His Kingdom.
Sincerely,
Bob,Brenda,Andrew,& Brandon Ramirez
Dan,
On behalf of the Reunion Committee as well as your fellow Campbell High, Class of ’78 Classmates, we send you our deepest condolences. I know many of us have been reading this website in regards to how Mindy was doing. I was sad too see the news of her passing. Please know that our prayers go out to you and your sons during this time of sadness.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Martha Beltran, Joan Colver-Pierce, Cathy Murphy-Hemminger, Kim Todd-Fournier, Lori Torres-Thorpe and Tammy Wong-Bussell
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Mindy passed the day of our fundraiser event for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (TNT). We will run in her honor on Sunday at the Nike Women's Marathon in SF.
God Bless.
Robin Rudnick
Dear Dan and Boys,
I am so sorry to hear of Mindy's passing. I heard about her illness several weeks ago and have been tracking her progress. You may not remember me but I used to baby-sit for the boys quite a bit. I have such fond memories of your family and of Mindy..she was so vivacious and such a wonderful mother and wife. I know that her memory will always live. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Love,
Leslie (formerly Cochran from chateau dr.)
Dan, Corey and Trevor,
We are so very sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Your bride and mother was so beautiful and FUN!
Sheri and I will never forget our fun 4x4 adventure together in Hawaii.
We have been and will continue to pray for comfort for you guys.
We are here for you,
Daniel and Sheri Harkavy
Dan, Corey and Trevor: We were so saddened to learn of your Mindy’s passing. Your pain and grief and sense of loss cannot be understated and for that we are so sorry and feel so helpless. I know you are in the midst of a logistical and emotional tornado at the moment. Routine is capable of being a distractive and occupying “medicine” yet everything will seem so trivial and unimportant in the context of all that has happened. Given what my wife Beckie and I recently experienced with her brother Craig’s death in our home, I can share the following. Draw upon the love, strength and support of your family and friends that love you and want to help in any way, small or large. They wouldn’t reach out unless they truly want to help. Don’t hesitate to ask for anything as you have an army of loving friends that WANT to help and comfort you in any way possible, but do not want to “impose or intrude” but also do not know how to help. Don’t feel like you need to respond to or talk with everyone right away. Communicate on your terms and when you feel best equipped to communicate so that it doesn’t become another obligation or responsibility.
The following was sent to me by a friend after Craig’s death and it touched me. Perhaps in a small way it will help:
There is nothing I can give you
that you do not already have.
But there is much that, while I cannot give it, you can take.
No heaven can come to us
unless our hearts find rest in today. Take heaven!
No peace lies in the future
which is not hidden
in this present instant.
Take peace!
The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it, yet within our reach, is joy.
There is radiance and glory in the darkness, could we but see.
And to see we have only to look.
And so, at this time,
I greet you. Not quite as the world sends greetings,
but with profound esteem.
Fra Giovanni, 1513
The greatest testimony to a person’s success is what they have contributed in making the world a better place. Mindy undoubtedly accomplished this in so many ways and through the many people she touched but none more obvious than the extraordinary sons she has created and husband she has nurtured and left for the rest of us to enjoy and to be benefited by.
Please let us know if we can help with anything; the communications, meals, questions, etc. We empathize with your sorrow and sadness. As one unknown author once conveyed, “to live on in the hearts of our loved ones is to never die.”
Marty & Beckie Clevenger
My thoughts are with the family and friends. Mindy seemed like such a great person. I wish I had a chance to know her.
Dear Dan,
I was just trying to find my son and his wife's blog, (their names are Dan and Mindi)and so I began reading your story of your sweet wife, Mindy. It really touched my heart. Thank you!
I'm not sure if you are still checking your blog, but I wanted to share something that you and your family might be interested in...the chance we all have to be with our families forever...yes, you can be with your sweet wife forever. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...also known as the Mormon's. If you are interested in knowing more, email me at leroyann_us@yahoo.com. Or you can read about our church at lds.org.
Take care and may you feel the comfort from our Savior continue with you and your family.
Love,
Lisa B. =)
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